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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryIs the UK a world leader in the fight against modern slavery?The UK’s Modern Slavery Act was meant to put Britain at the forefront of the fight against modern slavery, but its...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryModern slavery and labour exploitation: the UK government’s dilemmaThe Immigration Bill will be read in parliament today. The provisions it contains will harm rather than help those...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryThe Immigration Bill 2015: creating the conditions for exploitation?With its draconian proposals, the Immigration Bill 2015 is a recipe for disaster when it comes to human rights and...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryThe politics of asylum: the boring bits matterLegislation isn't very exciting, but after the feverish rise of #refugeeswelcome there is a real need to engage with...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryImmigration Bill: government side-steps calls for humanitarian balanceMPs made strong appeals to the government's sense of compassion, justice and fair play during the Commons debate on...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryThe Immigration Bill is bad news for familiesIn an attempt to save money and increase voluntary returns, the UK Government intends to make over 2,900 families...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaverySanctioning employers does not prevent exploitation and unfree labourStrengthening the sanctions against undocumented work will not stop the employment of undocumented workers. However,...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryWhy the UK’s 2015 Immigration Bill is bad for vulnerable migrant workersBTS guest editor Lucy Mayblin introduces a series on the UK’s 2015 Immigration Bill, which passed the House of...
